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Axios Richmond

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Richmonders are paying to crash strangers' weddings

Hundreds of Richmonders are signing up to crash people's weddings. Why it matters: They're willing to pay to do it — and the happy couples actually want them there. That includes the bride and groom of a Richmond-area Haitian wedding this weekend, where $70 buys dinner, an open bar and dancing to Kompa and reggaeton. The 30 seats for crashers have already sold out. The big picture: The unlikely matchmaking is part of a platform called " Not a Wedding Crasher, " which launched in March to let strangers pay to party at other people's weddings and has taken off on social media . San Diego-based Jeff Besen and his wife Karina dreamed up the concept last fall when they realized they wanted to dress up and attend a wedding — but lacked an invitation to one, Besen tells Axios. Besen says the platform has since spread to roughly 25 to 30 states, with some guests flying across the country to crash weddings. Sunday's celebration is the sixth in Virginia alone, following weddings in Roanoke , Farmville , Leesburg and Culpeper in just the past few months. The appeal: Crashers get an unconventional night out and potentially new friends while

Richmond, VA · 2d

WTVR CBS 6

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Navy veteran runs Richmond 8K after spinal cord injury

Navy veteran Whitney Lewis runs Richmond's 8K after a 2005 spinal cord injury, crediting adaptive sports for her recovery.

Richmond, VA · 2d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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8Sports Blitz: Playoff Play of the Week

Tonight's top play nominees feature plays from Highland Springs, Hopewell and Armstrong.

Richmond, VA · 1d

matchcollegiate.org

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The Lower School’s Tyler Stevens

Growing up in the small town of Newark, New York (not to be confused with Newark, New Jersey) the route to success for new Lower School physical education teacher Tyler Stevens was not always the easiest. During high school, Stevens “had no clue what road I wanted to go down.” So he developed a close relationship with his high school counselor.

Newark, NY · 22h
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Lehigh football wins share of the Patriot League title; earns 3rd straight NCAA FCS playoff berth

With a come-from-behind win over Richmond and an assist from Holy Cross, Lehigh clinched a share of the Patriot League football championship and the league’s automatic bid for the FCS playoffs Saturday. While the Mountain Hawks rallied from a 14-6 deficit at Richmond for a 21-14 win in Virginia,...

Richmond, VA · 13h

rvahub.com

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RVA Illuminates, the Christmas Parade and The Nutcracker headline downtown Richmond’s holiday calendar

Downtown Richmond’s holiday season starts this weekend and runs through the end of December, according to a calendar released by Venture Richmond. The list covers more than 30 events, from markets and concerts to the skyline lighting at Kanawha Plaza and the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade on Broad Street.

Richmond, VA · 2d

thebrownandwhite.com

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Lehigh defeats Richmond 21-14, clinching third straight Patriot League Championship

Lehigh football beat Richmond University Saturday, defeating the Spiders 21-14 away at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in Virginia. Lehigh clinched their third straight Patriot League Championship with this win. First-year quarterback Patrick Coan started for the Mountain Hawks for the second week in a row, finishing the game with 82...

Bethlehem, PA · 20h

theroanoketribune.org

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Consumers and Shareholders unite to oppose the NextEra Energy merger

Richmond – People from across the state gathered Thursday, November 5 outside the State Corporation Commission to protest the NextEra Energy merger. Then they went inside to testify in front of the state corporation commissioners. Before the opposition of the merger were able to testify, they had to sit...

Richmond, VA · 1d

12onyourside.com

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Petersburg City Council introduces data center zoning rules as public concerns remain

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Amid backlash from the community, Petersburg City Council has introduced new zoning rules aimed at regulating data centers, but some residents remain concerned. Many in the community, including some city council members, found out about the handful of projects after a BizSense article came out back...

Petersburg, VA · 2d

Henrico Citizen

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 7324 Chestnut Church Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 In execution of that certain deed of trust in the original principal amount of $48,500.00 dated December 15, 1989 and recorded among the land records of Hanover County, in Deed Book 798, Page 127

Hanover, VA · 2d